Yes, the mock federal will be filed with VA whether you mail or efile. The states and the IRS all compare returns to ensure your income is properly accounted for on the forms. VA will see the other state and the other income on the federal version that you filed in reality and see their mock version is what they needed for your VA return.
It seems bizarre at the surface level but it works when all put together.
Virginia can be filed without filing a federal return first so you can efile the VA and the mock federal will go with it. Do not efile the mock federal to the IRS. Please read the rules here.
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